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ASKING THE AUTHOR: Author Steph Cha’s novel “Your House Will Pay" is currently read in English IV: Criminal Minds.
Alumnus author Steph Cha speaks to students
School to host exchange students 2025
Arnold is creating three different songs, all of which are in the musical style of different bands.
Senior Independent Study: Nate Arnold
Spurred by the uptick of trash on the quad, the school restricted access to a table to encourage student responsibility for litter.
Admin responds to increase in trash
Tuition raised to $49,700
Holiday shopping in Sportsmen’s Lodge offers an opportunity to browse stores, buy gifts, and enjoy the wintertime ambience.
Holiday Guide in Los Angeles
Coldwater Canyon Ave. is undergoing maintenance again and is set to finish by November 2025. The street's last roadwork project was in 2023 after a water breakage. Just like with the construction in 2023, the increased traffic and congestion has hindered students' and faculty's commute despite them taking alternate routes.
Roadwork on Coldwater Canyon to finish by 2025
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan '25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Illustration by Anika Norton
Staff Editorial: Celebrating Our Setbacks
Crossing the Line: Trump Trumps Harris
Crossing the Line: Trump Trumps Harris
Pro: Make Classes Test Free
Con: Keep Testing In
Build community with consistency
Build community with consistency
The Official Club Fair Guide
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso '76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Illustrated by Annabelle Cheung
Compounding Interest: Exploring the Privilege of High School Investing
No Means No: Students and faculty discuss consent
No Means No: Students and faculty discuss consent
Teen knocks on therapist's door.
Talking it Out: How Therapy Supports Teens
Split the Season: Navigating Splitting Holidays Between Divorced Parents
Split the Season: Navigating Splitting Holidays Between Divorced Parents
Vital Choices: How the Community Sees Women's Healthcare After the Election
Vital Choices: How the Community Sees Women’s Healthcare After the Election
Dress the part: challenging gender norms through fashion
Dress the part: challenging gender norms through fashion
"Generational Women" by Samaya Sayana-Manchanda ’26 was one of the winning works in photography.
Students win titles in 2024-2025 National YoungArts competition
Music Teacher wins award at gala
Music Teacher wins award at gala
Sam Cleland ’25, who is a part of Jazz Band, plays a solo on his saxophone during the annual fall concert. Cleland recently participated in a Senior Independent Study project for music.
Jazz ensembles host annual fall concert
Jazz Singers perform in various locations
Lacrosse, volleyball and football coaches depart
Lacrosse, volleyball and football coaches depart
Head coach Jack Grover regroups with the team during a timeout with a team huddle.
Boys Water Polo Season Ends in Quarterfinal Defeat Against Corona Del Mar
SERVE AND PROTECT: With another win, the girls’ tennis team enters the tournament with an 8-0 league
Girls’ tennis team gets ready for CIF playoffs
Girls’ volleyball ends fall season on high note with win over rival
FINAL KICK: Robbie Louie ’26 nears the end of the two-mile race.
Cross country aims to win league
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Holiday shopping in Sportsmen’s Lodge offers an opportunity to browse stores, buy gifts, and enjoy the wintertime ambience.

Holiday Guide in Los Angeles

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2024

The holiday season is here, and it is the perfect time to relax, connect with friends and family and enjoy the magic of winter. Whether you are looking for a fun way to spend your time over winter break,...

History Teacher Erik Wade works with a student during a meeting. The administration is discussing possible revisions to the school day to free up teacher schedules and plan more community-building events.

Administration in talks of revising schedule to alleviate stress, improve community

Alex Reisner and Ella Jeon
December 18, 2024

The school is beginning to consider ways they can refine the daily schedule to improve student time efficiency and limit academic overcommitment, according to Head of Upper School Beth Slattery.Slattery...

Women of Color Club and MESA holds fundraiser to support education for young women in Afghanistan

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2024

The Women of Color Club (WOCO) and Middle Eastern Student Alliance (MESA) Affinity Group held a bake sale to support school-aged Afghan girls on Nov. 12 on the Quad during lunch and conference time. The...

Number of juniors enrolled in Honors English III: Imagining America in the last ten years, according to administration.

Reimagining Honors English

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2024

A record number of juniors are enrolled in Honors English III: Imagining America this school year. However, there have been a higher amount of students that have struggled in the course, according to the...

Poke restaurant Sweetfin visits campus

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2024

Prefect Council brought Sweetfin Poke to school Sept. 20 for the first Food Truck Friday of the year. Students were able to purchase poke bowls for $12 on the Quad during lunch with their student ID cards....

School hires new director of wellness

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2024

Marci Reichert began her new position as the Wellness Director at the school for the 2024-2025 school year. In the newly created role, Reichert will curate a wellness curriculum for both campuses and promote...

Upper School welcomes two new deans to decrease student-dean ratio

Upper School welcomes two new deans to decrease student-dean ratio

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2024

Michael Durant and Jee Won Lee joined the Upper School Dean Team for the 2024-2025 school year. The two additional deans will allow for the student-per-dean average to decrease to 25 for the rising sophomore...

Boys’ volleyball huddles up during their game against Loyola High School on March 12. The team will face Crespi High School for an away game on March 21.

Boys’ volleyball strives to improve after tournament

Alex Reisner
March 20, 2024

The boys’ varsity volleyball team participated in the Malibu Tournament on March 2. They swept the competition, winning against Foothill Tech, San Marino, University Prep, Dana Hills and Malibu High...

SLIDE presents to students

Alex Reisner
November 15, 2023

The affinity group leaders of Student Leaders for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (SLIDE) presented to sophomores to encourage engagement in affinity groups Nov. 15. Affinity group leaders offered information...

Illustration by Iris Chung

Performing Arts Teacher to lead October improv workshop

Alex Reisner
October 19, 2023

A new improv workshop starts Oct. 20. in the Drama Lab from 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. Led by Performing Arts Teacher Michele Spears, this workshop is open to everyone who is interested. Spears said that the...

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